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Healthy Marinated Vegetables Recipe

"This medley of healthy vegetables is so delicious, no one guesses it's suitable for diabetics," says Linda Pruitt of Greenfield, Indiana. "I take it to pitch-in dinners because it can be made in advance." Using a sugar substitute adds a subtle sweetness to the dressing without all the carbohydrates and calories.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chillingYIELD:7 servings

Ingredients

3 cups sliced carrots (1/4- inch slices)

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing

Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup water

Directions

1.Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the celery, green pepper, onion, celery seed and carrots.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Yield: 7 servings.